10 Tricks to Telecommuting Success

9. Attitude

Don’t get too comfortable working at home! Treat your work seriously, and avoid distractions like phone calls from family and friends, non-work related emails, Facebook, etc. A proactive attitude is essential to being a productive employee: you have to be your own motivator.

It’s very easy to view telecommuting as a way to take it easy and do less work. Maintaining a positive work attitude will speak volumes for your work ethic, and will be reflected in your work, impressing your superiors.